Ethel Mark
June 1, 1924 ~ October 18, 2007
Ethel Mark, 83, of Paris, PA, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2007 at the Valley Hospice Palliative Care Unit in Steubenville, OH. Born June 1, 1924 in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Tulanko Rodak. Ethel was also preceded in death by her brothers George, Mike, John and Joe Rodak and sisters Ann Bugnone, Mary Chick and Elizabeth Bailey.
Ethel was a very devoted wife and mother, a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Altar & Rosary Society and a past member of the St. Mary’s Choir. She was a resident of the Weirton Geriatric Center for the last 20 months.
Ethel is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert L. Mark of Paris whom she married May 9, 1954; son Robert Michael Mark and his wife Stephanie of Weirton; daughters Nanette King and her husband William of New Martinsville, WV, Pamela Sue Roberts and her husband Michael of McDonald, PA, Marina Elizabeth Pusateri and her husband Anthony of Burgettstown and Judith Ann Schrockman and her husband Shawn of Paris, PA; brother Edward Rodak of Weirton, 13 grandchildren Jessica (Chad) Duffield, Sean (Lisa) Mark, William King III, Bryan and Lauren Roberts, Shane and Johanna Mark, Adam and Alex Pusateri, Justin, Kristen, Jacob and Zachary Schrockman and nephew Robert Bailey at home.
Friends will be received Saturday 6-8PM and Sunday 1-3 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where Parastas services will be held Sunday evening at 7PM. Final blessing will be held Monday at 10:30AM in the funeral home followed by the 11AM Funeral Liturgy at St Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Ed Lucas officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, 3116 Elm Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
MR. MARK AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF UR WIFE, MOTHER AND GRANDMA, SHE WAS A VERY NICE WOMAN. SHE IS IN GOD’S HANDS NOW, HE WILL TAKE CARE OF HER. MIKE, DEE SABOL AND FAMILY
Blessed are those who mourn; they shall be comforted. Mt5:4. I have gotten to know Ethel this past year when I was visiting my grandmother, Mary, at Weirton Geriactric Center. We shared memories of both our families. Ethel laughed one day when I came to visit with a bump on my head from sled riding. Every visit I would pass in the hallway this verse: Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts, And we are never ever the same. Before my mom’s passing, she would visit with Ethel and they would pray together. This next verse was found in my mother’s papers: I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, For now I’m free. I’m following the path God has laid you see. I took His Hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day. to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much. Good friends,good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee. God wanted me now; He set me free! Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord: and let perpetual Light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen
Dear Uncle Bob & Family, We are deeply sadden on the loss of Our Dear Aunt we all know that she is up their with her Savior Lord Jesus she will be deeply missed you and your family our in our prayers. Love, Joe & Denean Knight & Family
Judy & Family We are deeply sadden with the passing of your mom, wife and grandmother. She holds a special place in my heart, as i can remember calling her Aunt Ethel growing up. She will be deeply missed but her pain no more as our Savior Jesus will hold her til we come together again. Our Deeply Condolences Patty Mccombs (Corso) Family
Uncle Bob, Rob, Nan, Pam, Marina & Judy, Our deepest sympathy to you all. I believe that Aunt Ethel is in a better place now and her suffering is over. You are all always in my thoughts and prayers. Love,
i liked ethel very much. she was a very special person and she will be missed alot.
Dear Mr. Mark and Judy and Family, We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. She was a beautiful lady. Rest assured that she is now with Jesus in Heaven. With Love, Ron & Sharon Higgins
Dearest Uncle Bob and family~ A little over 33 years ago,unfortun-ately on our Aunt Ethel’s birthday, she lost her niece(our mother)Irene (Bugnone) Canestraro. We got many sympathy notes,but from the “MARK” family,came a book with a satin ribbon which brought our attention to a writing on page 91. MOST OF ALL THE OTHER BEAUTIFUL THINGS IN LIFE COME BY TWOS AND THREE, BY DOZENS AND HUNDREDS. PLENTY OF ROSES, STARS, SUNSETS RAINBOWS, BROTHERS, SISTERS, AUNTS AND COUSINS. “BUT ONLY ONE MOTHER IN THE WHOLE WORLD.” Now,as then,you are in OUR every thought & prayers. May wonderful memories ease the sorrow & the love of family & friends help you through this most difficult time. She was a beautiful person, a joy to know & will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. We can all take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above watching over us. Love ~ Adele & Pablo (Canestraro-Velazquez)
Dear Judy and Family, May the Lord give you the Peace and Strength that only He can give during this difficult time. You can count on us to keep you and your family in our prayers. All Our Love, The girls from Bible Study.
Dear Mr. Mark and Family, On behalf of my mother Teresa, my wife Gina, daughter Sofia, siblings and the entire Di Bacco family, please know that you and your family have our deepest condolences and sympathy. May all of your wonderful memories ease your sadness at this difficult time. God Bless Mrs. Mark and all of her loved ones. Sincerely, Domenico Di Bacco and family
Dear Mr. Mark and Family, On behalf of my mother Teresa, my wife Gina, daughter Sofia, siblings and the entire Di Bacco family, please know that you and your family have our deepest condolences and sympathy. May all of your wonderful memories ease your sadness at this difficult time. God Bless Mrs. Mark and all of her loved ones. Sincerely, Domenico Di Bacco and family
Although I have not seen your loving wife and mother in a number of years, my eldest sister, Yvonne, has kept me informed of every visit she made with your mother at the Geriatric Center. Ethel was a sweet lady and woman of faith that truly loved her husband and family. It was always a joy and a pleasure to encounter any of you from the Mark family from my early years through interactions at St. Mary’s (Passion Play, May Crownings, Summer Religion classes, Liturgies, etc.) to more recent years when I had ministered at St. Paul’s. Please know that I share in your grief and loss. More importantly know that I hold you in heartfelt prayerful support. Funny as it may sound, I often still wonder if Adam will be a priest one day?! Sincerely, Stan
Dear Judy, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you with strength and courage in this difficult time. Much love, Regina
Marina, Just to let you know our heartfelt sympathy is with you and your entire family. We think of you often. Take care. Jay & Judy Fenton
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. Love, Tammie Meredith, Amy Quaglieri, Keith Collier, Pat Randolph (Rob’s Craftmatic family)
Judy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are here if you need anything. God Bless you all!
Bob and Family, We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Chris, Michelle,&CJ
With sincere sympathy to all the family.
Dear Bob & family, Back in the 50’s I remember Ethel so graciously allowing me to wear her beautiful wedding dress when I crowned our Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Mary’s Church. She was a caring and loving child of God. May God grant her eternal peace. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Delores
Bob and family, our hearts and prayers are with you. We met you at Hospice, Ritas Mom Wilda Wine is in room 312,and it was so kind of you to visit every day.God bless you always, Rita and Steve
Dear Bob, Marina and Family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your wife and mother. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to know her but understand she was a very kind and loving person. I pray that the memories you hold in your heart will sustain you all in the days ahead. Josie Cekinovich
Dear Bob and family, I was sorry to hear about Ethel. I am Carl & Mary Tulanko’s daughter. I spoke with mom this evening and she also asked me to send her condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. Love, Liz
Dear Mr. Mark, Bob, Nanette, Pam, Marina, Judy and families, Please accept our family’s condolences on the death of Mrs. Mark. Flora and I have many happy memories of good times at the Mark household while were were growing up. Always with Mrs. Mark in the kitchen and grandmother (Babu?) sitting nearby. We have you and your mom in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Mary and Jim Gelenser Flora and Steve Dirlik Joe Kandray
Mr. Mark, Judy, and all of the Mark family, You have my deepest sympathy. Mrs. Mark was such a warm, beautiful lady. I have alot of great memories at your home during the Prudential years. She was always so kind and loving. I promise that it will get alittle easier as time passes. Just think of her watching down over everyone she loves.
Dear Marina and Judy, Joey and I were so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. Love, Linda and Joey
Dear Judy and family, We were sorry to hear about your mother, everyone is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dallas, Terry and girls
Dear Judy and family, We were sorry to hear about your mother, everyone is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dallas, Terry and girls